Please be advised that Manchester's Universal Preschool Program for the 2025-26 school year is now at full capacity. Please visit the link below to be added to our waitlist.

In the portal, you will be prompted to enter information about your student (name, birthdate & birth information, address, etc.) You will also add guardian/contact information, and upload a pdf or picture of all necessary documents.

• Birth Certificate - Original copy with a raised seal (photocopies will not be accepted).

• Driver’s License or Photo ID of guardians

• Two Proofs of Residency -

• One primary proof of residency (Tax bill, deed, mortgage statement, or current lease)

• One secondary proof of residency (utility bill dated in the last 45 days or a driver's liscense with the same address as primary residency)

• If you do not have a lease or mortgage in your name, additional documentation will be required. Please call 732-350-5900 x2251 or x6041 for further information.

• Immunization Records

• Documentation of a physical completed within the past 12 months

• Custody Papers (if applicable)

Completing the pre-registration and scheduling an in-person appointment does not guarantee a spot in the preschool program.

Registration appointments will be confirmed via a phone call from a staff member of the preschool department.

*A spot in the preschool program WILL NOT be finalized until ALL registration materials have been verified in person on the date of your registration appointment.

**Parents/guardians who arrive at their appointment without complete documentation will forfeit their spot in the preschool program.

***Parents/guardians without ALL of the documents listed during the pre-registration process will not be able to book an in person appointment to complete registration.

If you have any questions, please call 732-350-5900 x2251 or x6041 or email preschool@mtschools.org

How Do I Get An Official Birth Certificate?

Official birth certificates may be obtained from the town clerk of the municipality where the child was born or from state Vital Statistics offices. For children born in New Jersey, go to www.state.nj.us/health/vital/. For other states, try www.vitalchek.com.

Immunization Requirements 

For New Jersey preschool immunization requirements, visit the link below.

For any immunization or other health and wellness related questions, please contact the school nurse.

Preschool Registration for Manchester Township School District's 2024-25 Universal Preschool Program is now FULL.